From Tuesday 19th to Thursday  21st August 2014 (between 5.30pm and 9.00pm), selected bars and restaurants across London will be offering the chance to enjoy Grana Padano cheese with your after-work tipple.

Come to your senses with The Art of Dining’s’Colour Palate’, this August and September, with a five course meal, a welcome drink and a chance to literally taste the rainbow.

The Waldorf Hilton, London, has launched a rather fancy picnic hamper. Pick it up from the hotel, and wander into nearby St. James’ Park, Victoria Embankment and Temple Gardens. Nearby Somerset House will be also holding evening events this summer, with visitors able to bring their own picnics to enjoy.

Following on from the success of James Cornwall’s recent takeover at Opera Tavern, The Salt Yard Group will be welcoming upcoming chef, Selin Kiazim to Ember Yard on the 4th August.

Spitalfields pub opens the roof for summer afternoon and evenings with exceptional picnics and a Williams Chase Gin bar.

Time is ticking down to Hyper Japan at Earls Court next weekend 25-27 July. There’s obviously a lot to see, but most foodies will be hurrying past the hi tech and getting to grips with the food at Eat-Japan. It’s a rare opportunity to comfortably explore the country’s remarkable range of food and drink with expert guidance.

Angela Malik, a regular panellist on Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet, has opened the doors to her new Ealing venture Modern Asian Deli.

For the past three years Forza Win could be found in many different places all over London. They’ve found an’al fresco’ spot in which they can cook and serve communal suppers to their hearts content, year round. It won’t stop them going exploring, but for summer 2014, they’re staying put.